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Questions about possible lymphoma???

Hi, I don't know much about lymphoma but have heard that having an enlarged lymph node for a while is often one of the first signs if not the only one. I've had a an enlarged lymph node for about a year or more on the right side of my neck near the back of my jaw. It's about 3/4 of an inch long and maybe a half inch wide usually though right now it is a tad bigger because I'm fighting off some sinus congestion. I haven't thought much of this enlarged lymph node for awhile because I doesn't hurt and isn't tender at all except it is sometimes a little bit when I'm sick, but when I'm not sick it's not tender and I can always move it around. Also for the past week my right ear has felt irritated around the top of the ear and feels like I have extra skin because of swelling but it's hard to tell and don't know if thats connected to anything or not. I mainly want to know if this enlarged lymph node in my neck seems related to lymphoma or not and if I did have lymphoma wouldn't the my enlarged lymph node continue to get bigger and bigger as well as other lymph nodes start to get bigger or not? Lastly in my groin I have one maybe two lymph nodes or what feel like lymph nodes that seem long like maybe 3/4 of and inch or so and skinny and they've been like that for awhile, probably since I can remember, but wanted to know if that's normal or if I should be conserned and get this checked out as well.

If I could get some helpful comments from people that know about lymphoma and could answer my questions I would greatly appreciate it. I'm hoping this is all nothing, but I rather be safe then sorry so any help I could get I would be grateful for, thank you all in advance!
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Thanks for your comment, I've mentioned the enlarged lymph node and all the sinus problems to my doctor like 2 weeks ago or so and she said it might be allergies and so I've been taking allergy meds but they haven't done anything and I know it's not allergies because I know I don't have any and it's not just from being sick or getting over being sick which I've been told many times by doctors, but I know it's not that either because my lymph node has been enlarged while I'm not sick and for a long time, So i've just been concerned that it could be something bad and have become more concerned because my nasal congestion is not messing with my ears and hearing now. My mom is going to call my doctor and ask about a good local ENT to see to check it all out and hopefully figure out my sinus and ear problems and hopefully be able to tell me if my lymph node problem is because of those problems or something different. I'm also gonna look into getting some basic bloodwork tests done to make sure things are ok.

I'm sorry to hear that you had leukemia, how did they figure out? like did they have to do certain tests or what? lastly, if I do unfortunately have something bad like lymphoma or leukemia would my enlarged lymph node continue to keep getting bigger and spread to other lymph nodes and make them big? I hope that you've had your leukemia taking care of and are healthy, Sorry for all the questions but if you could answer any of them I would greatly appreciate it, thank you!
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Have you seen a doctor to let them evaluate your problem.  Do not try to guess or diagnose yourself.  Also, you could drive yourself crazy thinking its this or that.  You said you have had the enlarged lymph node for a year.  Make an appointment to see your doctor, and then if he or she thinks it needs further evaluation they will send you to the proper physician.
I had no problem.  I went for a routine yearly exam, and found out I had Leukemia.  So whether you have symptoms or not, until you are examined there is no way of telling if you have something simple or serious.  Either way, You will feel better once you get a diagnosis.
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